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Ricotta vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ricotta and Cumin

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Fiber in Cumin is higher than in Ricotta.
  • Cumin covers your daily Iron needs 825% more than Ricotta.
  • Cumin has 5 times less Saturated Fat than Ricotta. Ricotta has 8.295g of Saturated Fat, while Cumin has 1.535g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Spices, cumin seed.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Cumin
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +178.8%
Contains more Calcium +349.8%
Contains more Iron +17363.2%
Contains more Magnesium +3227.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +1602.9%
Contains more Zinc +313.8%
Contains more Copper +4028.6%
Contains more Manganese +55450%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +178.8%
Contains more Calcium +349.8%
Contains more Iron +17363.2%
Contains more Magnesium +3227.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +1602.9%
Contains more Zinc +313.8%
Contains more Copper +4028.6%
Contains more Manganese +55450%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Cumin
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2927.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4730.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4302.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +911.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +390.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2927.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4730.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4302.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +911.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +390.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains more Water +789.6%
Contains more Protein +58.2%
Contains more Fats +71.6%
Contains more Carbs +1355.3%
Contains more Other +647.1%
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more Water +789.6%
Contains more Protein +58.2%
Contains more Fats +71.6%
Contains more Carbs +1355.3%
Contains more Other +647.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +287.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +751.7%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +287.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +751.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ricotta Cumin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 11.26g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 12.98g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 3.04g 44.24g Cumin
Calories 174kcal 375kcal Cumin
Sugar 0.27g 2.25g Ricotta
Fiber 0g 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 207mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 0.38mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 11mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 158mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 105mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 84mg 168mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.021mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 0.006mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 14.5µg 5.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 64µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 12µg 10µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg 5.4µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 8.295g 1.535g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 3.279g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Cumin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Ricotta
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/nutrients
  2. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.